“So… let me get this straight… you play Quidditch? That game with the hoops in Harry Potter?” “Yeah, it’s actually pretty big now. We have a world cup and everything”. “Who did you play for then? Slytherin?” “Well no… Keele and Ireland actually…”. “And do you, you know, fly? Like in the films?” That’s not …

Third year drivers at Keele are frustrated about the time taken for appeals to be processed and are concerned with the increase in prices. We are students, you know. For those that have not had to endure the pain-staking permit allocation process, let me outline it for you. In the recent past, third years had …

On Friendship So dear, so kind, so sweet you are, so tell me how you been brother, do tell! Don’t hesitate, yet don’t boast but please do tell. So long you have been around me and yet not long enough, so much laughter and so many stories, please tell one more for old times sake. …

The #NeverStandBy campaign was launched in the week of the 14th November. This is a joint campaign with collaboration between Keele University and KeeleSU, Staffordshire University and Staffordshire University Students Union. It focuses on empowering students to step up and intervene when they see something that’s not right. This includes but is not limited to …

Let’s be honest, the new Keele card is terrible. Granted, it is now contactless and the time saved in not having to press the one button to confirm transactions has done me a world of good. I’ve managed to write a series of novels, start my own clothing line and visit every country in the …

We at Concourse applaud the Vice-Chancellor’s decision not to go ahead with a new logo for Keele. After listening to the concerns of Keele’s students, SU and writers at Concourse, the news that the current Keele logo will be retained is positive news to many students. Although it does mean we now have to rewrite …

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place across the UK in November each year. The aim of the week is to get people thinking and talking about alcohol and understanding how it affects us as individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. This year, the theme is ‘Know the Risks’ and aims to educate on the …

Since its inception in 1987, Black History Month is celebrated in Britain every October. As suggested by the name, the purpose of this month (equivalent to African-American History Month which is celebrated every February in the United States) is to bring awareness to important black British figures, shed light on their contributions and remember the milestones of …

There is still one day remaining to nominate yourself for one of the editorial positions at Concourse. In addition to the editor-in-chief, we are looking to find editors for the topics of Arts and Culture, Law and Politics, Science and Technology, Causes, and Sports. Once five people have been elected, we can decide amongst ourselves who …

Firstly, Keele Barrister Society (KBS) would like to officially welcome you to Keele, either as a new face or a returning student! It is widely agreed the best advice for freshers is “join a society”, but that still leaves the predicament of which societies to join! Here at KBS we think you should join a …